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🧸 Product FR January 25, 2023

volkswagen — polo, fox voiture de tourisme

le propulseur peut se détériorer au fil du temps en raison des cycles thermiques et de l’exposition à l’humidité. si l’airbag est déployé, une pression interne excessive peut provoquer l’éclatement du corps du gonfleur et des fragments métalliques peuvent passer à travers le maté...

Volkswagen Polo, Fox passenger cars The airbag inflator may degrade over time due to heat cycles and moisture exposure. If the airbag deploys, excessive internal pressure can rupture the inflator body, sending metal fragments through the airbag material and injuring occupants.
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This alert was reported 1329 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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119 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 15, 2026
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What is this? This is a safety notice about some Volkswagen cars. The part that makes the airbag work can break over time.

What's happening? If the airbag goes off, the broken part might burst. Metal pieces could fly out and hurt people inside.

Does this affect me? It affects certain Volkswagen Polo and Fox cars in France.

What should I do? Ask a mechanic or your dealer to check your car. Talk to a doctor if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
volkswagen
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · le propulseur peut se détériorer au fil du temps en raison des cycles thermiques et de l’exposition à l’humidité. si l’airbag est déployé, une pression interne excessive peut provoquer l’éclatement du corps du gonfleur et des fragments métalliques peuvent passer à travers le matériau du coussin causant des blessures aux occupants.

First published
January 25, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48334/rapex

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
volkswagen — polo, fox voiture de tourisme. Volkswagen Polo, Fox passenger cars The airbag inflator may degrade over time due to heat cycles and moisture exposure. If the airbag deploys, excessive internal pressure can rupture the inflator body, sending metal fragments through the airbag material and injuring occupants.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 25, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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